how to pronounce impression

/ɪmpʁɛˈsi̯oːn/

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impression is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of impression in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… deshalb first impression und werde ihn …”

meanings of impression

noun:

Impression.

impression frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word impression occurs in german on average 0.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.